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I have a severe nut allergy and cannot consume anything with nuts or that has been processed with nuts. Any suggestions for Protein shakes? I would like to purchase some samples before my actual surgery in September.

Dr. Yu was great, I agree I had a little hiccup with scheduling that made me start to worry about the practice, but once I showed up everyone was very professional and pleasant. My friend highly recommended him as well!

I have not purchased any food yet... But I did buy a huge pack of bathroom size Dixie cups... I saw on Pinterest that they are a great way to measure 3oz. I thought it was a brilliant idea! I am going to do your broth and jello idea on my next grocery store round September will be here before we know it!

That is great advice! Thank you

That is great news!!! What did you change in your diet to loose weight?

I also just seen my surgeon on Friday and have the rest of mine scheduled, July and August, I went to Junes same day I met with surgeon, how cool is that, we could possibly be scheduled for surgery around the same time as well That is awesome! It's very surreal! I called to make my psych eval and was able to get an appointment tomorrow!! Now if this tropical storm will just cooperate and stay away from Houston I will be excited!

I just saw my surgeon on Friday... I scheduled all of my weight management classes (June, July, August) and I hope to scheduled for September! Is this surreal to anyone else?

Yes we can do it!!! Thank you for the reassurance!

I think I'm most worried that I won't loose any weight. I know i know... That is ludicrous, but it has been such a life long struggle with my weight I Doubt my bodies ability to be a normal size! I had been praying a lot about WLS and finally gave it to GOD and low and behold he had not one but three separate people speak to me in a fee days time about their WLS journey! I took it as a sign and called my surgeon that week. I know that this journey is going to be 50% weight loss battle ... 50% emotional battle... I am just trying to prepare myself for it all!!

Thank you all for your responses. I feel like the climax of a 33 year war is coming to a head and sometimes it feels hard to not doubt the outcome. Your encouragement, support and tips will be the armor i will wear into this battle!! I am ready to kick butt!

I am brand new to this journey having my first Dr. Visit today! To prepare for the visit I have been combing through feed, after feed on this forum. You are all so inspiring and I love the information and stories that you all share! When did it hit you that you CAN and WILL loose all the weight?? I am having a hard time even considering I could possibly loose this weight and win a long fought battle with my body. I am a fairly confident woman except when it comes to my weight...

got2bslim4me.. How is the mental preparation going for you?? What are you specifically worried about?

rgodfrey09 how are you feeling today? Were you nervous about your surgery?

Hey Heather, I have my appointment at TLC on Friday with Dr. Yu he was referred to me by a friend! Good luck and keep us posted!